GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 18B. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Chapter 18B, Section 1. Establishment.

Chapter 18B, Section 2. Services enumerated.

Chapter 18B, Section 3. Functions of department; area-based service programs.

Chapter 18B, Section 4. Payment for services.

Chapter 18B, Section 5. Federal requirements; additional services; inspection of records.

Chapter 18B, Section 6. Commissioner; appointment; qualifications; salary.

Chapter 18B, Section 6A. Foster care review unit; director.

Chapter 18B, Section 7. Commissioner; powers and duties.

Chapter 18B, Section 8. Deputy commissioner; appointment; qualifications; duties; salary.

Chapter 18B, Section 9. Assistant commissioners; appointment; qualifications; salary.

Chapter 18B, Section 10. Legal counsel; staff personnel.

Chapter 18B, Section 11. Regional offices; directors.

Chapter 18B, Section 12. Area directors; appointment; qualifications; duties; plans; budgets.

Chapter 18B, Section 13. Area boards; members; appointment; terms.

Chapter 18B, Section 14. Area boards; selection committee; lists of prospective members; approval; appointment.

Chapter 18B, Section 15. Area boards; powers and duties.

Chapter 18B, Section 16. Statewide advisory council.

Chapter 18B, Section 17. Social service centers.

Chapter 18B, Section 18. Trust funds; investment deposits; expenditures.

Chapter 18B, Section 19. Unclaimed money of former wards; annual pay over to state treasurer; disposition.

Chapter 18B, Section 20. Funds; advancement and disbursement; reports.

Chapter 18B, Section 21. Adoption subsidy program.

Chapter 18B, Section 22. Adoption and medical assistance for interstate children; interstate compacts.


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